Production Tech III

Vantive; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off 20–35 days

Job summary

Vantive is a center of manufacturing excellence dedicated to delivering life-saving therapies. The Tech III role focuses on setting up and operating automated production lines, ensuring process control and quality while training new staff and maintaining strict cGMP and safety standards.

You will work within a collaborative Manufacturing team that values detail, discipline, and continuous improvement. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED; technical degree preferred.
• Technical experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Basic understanding of Shop Math.
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, wrenches, multimeter, wire stripper and crimping tool.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving, communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify process improvements on existing processes and equipment.
• Participate on teams to drive improvement to processes and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, startups and changeovers.
• Clear faults and troubleshoot equipment.
• Clean and sanitize assigned area.
• Maintain/verify documentation and logs.
• Load tubing and equipment with parts/raw materials.
• Train new employees and follow safety procedures.
• Ensure products meet specifications in manufacturing areas.
• Work safely to prevent injuries.
• Maintain/update POMs, TPM boards, batch trace, Maximo, SOPs, log sheets and time sheets.
• Lead TPM teams and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Automated manufacturing

Electronics basics

Shop Math

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Power tools

Wrenches

Multimeter

Wire stripper

Crimping tool

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Tech III

About Us: Vantive’s Mission:

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Vantive, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Vantive, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Vantive’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics, and in the home. For over 90 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful, and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role

Responsible for manufacturing and/or production operations including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging for all local manufacturing operations. Sets up and operates automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and/or related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications. Responsible for training new employees and providing critical systems monitoring and trouble-shooting. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment. Responsible for completing all processes in production while strictly adhering to cGMP, SOPs, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply.

Your team

Vantive strives to create quality products for our customers each day.

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees get additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify process improvements on existing process and equipment.
• Participate on teams to drive improvement to processes and equipment.
• Preventative maintenance, startups and changeovers,
• Clear faults,
• Clean and sanitize assigned area,
• Maintain/verify documentation,
• Load tubing,
• Load equipment with parts/raw materials,
• Supply part bins,
• Train new employees, and
• Follow departmental safety procedures.
• Ensure that products meet the required specifications in the manufacturing areas.
• Must work in a safe manner both to prevent personal injury to themselves and others
• Responsible for maintaining/updating POMs, TPM boards, batch trace, Maximo, SOP’s, log sheets, JIB’s, time sheets, and Infinity.
• Participate or lead TPM teams and other Lean initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma or GED required. Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Preferred experience includes:
• Technical experience in an automated manufacturing environment;
• Basic knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics;
• Basic understanding of Shop Math;
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, wrenches, multimeter, wire stripper, and crimping tool.
• Must be detail oriented, have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills, good communication skills and be able to multitask.
• Must have the ability to analyze data and possess strong decision‑making skills.

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required
• Requires standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, pulling, pushing, climbing and crawling.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a base salary range of 38,400 to 57,600. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

US Benefits At Vantive

This is where your well‑being matters.

• Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.
• The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.
• The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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